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 2009-09-30 10:54 PM |
Master  1690     Metro NY Area |  Subject: Revolution3 - Olympic : Official ThreadI just signed up for the Rev3 Olympic. My first Oly, I've done 4 sprints this year and plan to train hard for the Oly. I am also hoping to do a HIM later in the summer of 2010. |
| 2009-10-01 11:28 AM in reply to: #2435789 |
Pro 4672 Nutmeg State | Subject: RE: Revolution3 - Olympic : Official Thread Ride the course before the race. Its got some serious hills and its well worth pre-viewing. |
| 2009-10-01 2:07 PM in reply to: #2436708 |
Master 1690 Metro NY Area | Subject: RE: Revolution3 - Olympic : Official Thread I heard they changed the half rev course from last year due to athlete requests. I'll probably go sometime in the spring to ride it. kaburns1214 - 2009-10-01 12:28 PM Ride the course before the race. Its got some serious hills and its well worth pre-viewing. |
| 2009-10-01 2:10 PM in reply to: #2435789 |
Master 1927 Guilford, CT | Subject: RE: Revolution3 - Olympic : Official Thread I'm debating on doing the HIM on that course, but undecided. Ha, I just looked at the bike course. One of the street names is literally called "Hard Hill Road"....whatever, everyone has to go up and down all the same hills. Doesn't look like a course to go after a PR though. |
| 2009-10-01 3:21 PM in reply to: #2437195 |
Pro 4672 Nutmeg State | Subject: RE: Revolution3 - Olympic : Official Thread acumenjay - 2009-10-01 3:10 PM I'm debating on doing the HIM on that course, but undecided. Ha, I just looked at the bike course. One of the street names is literally called "Hard Hill Road"....whatever, everyone has to go up and down all the same hills. Doesn't look like a course to go after a PR though. Its still very hilly. The whole area is hills, you literally can't go two miles without a decent elevation change, but its also very pretty and the Lake is great to swim in. |
| 2009-10-02 6:20 PM in reply to: #2435789 |
Expert 727 South Windsor CT | Subject: RE: Revolution3 - Olympic : Official Thread This will be a great race, no matter what the choice. We've got all winter and spring to train!! |
| 2009-10-03 5:34 AM in reply to: #2435789 |
Extreme Veteran 552 Farmington NY | Subject: RE: Revolution3 - Olympic : Official Thread I'd really like to due this race. I haven't been back "home" CT since moving to NY 3 years ago. Looks like a great reason for a trip. |
| 2009-10-19 12:14 PM in reply to: #2435789 |
New user 4 | Subject: RE: Revolution3 - Olympic : Official Thread Just looking around for races and noticed this one. Haven’t done an oly before just a few Sprints. How would you guys rate this one on an experience level and difficulty. |
| 2009-10-23 12:09 AM in reply to: #2435789 |
Veteran 260 Simsbury, CT | Subject: RE: Revolution3 - Olympic : Official Thread I can't wait to do this race looks like a lot of fun!! Plus haven't been to that park since I was a little kid. |
| 2009-10-23 6:14 AM in reply to: #2466924 |
Pro 4672 Nutmeg State | Subject: RE: Revolution3 - Olympic : Official Thread AndrewKCondra - 2009-10-19 1:14 PM Just looking around for races and noticed this one. Haven’t done an oly before just a few Sprints. How would you guys rate this one on an experience level and difficulty. Its a great course but both the bike and run are challenging with some pretty significant climbs. |
| 2009-10-24 6:08 PM in reply to: #2435789 |
Expert 727 South Windsor CT | Subject: RE: Revolution3 - Olympic : Official Thread Im counting down the days! |
| 2009-10-31 7:17 AM in reply to: #2435789 |
| New Haven, CT | Subject: RE: Revolution3 - Olympic : Official Thread As Kelly said, pre ride the course. It is similar to Griskus Oly course, which is vicious. I think it is only a week or 2 before Griskus and am on the fence as I want to do Griskus again and it is basically the same race. |
| 2009-11-01 3:40 PM in reply to: #2435789 |
Expert 938 Haddam, CT | Subject: RE: Revolution3 - Olympic : Official Thread As we move closer, I'd be interested in a group reconnaissance mission for the Oly bike. |
| 2009-11-03 11:11 AM in reply to: #2492096 |
| New Haven, CT | Subject: RE: Revolution3 - Olympic : Official Thread Gabe Pita loves those hills  |
| 2009-12-09 4:35 PM in reply to: #2435789 |
Champion 6046 New York, NY | Subject: RE: Revolution3 - Olympic : Official Thread I just signed up with the discount code....doing this 3 weeks after Florida 70.3 should be interesting!!!! My kids will be excited to be at Quassy.... |
| 2009-12-10 10:37 AM in reply to: #2490573 |
Veteran 320 Orange, CT | Subject: RE: Revolution3 - Olympic : Official Thread jsklarz - 2009-10-31 8:17 AM As Kelly said, pre ride the course. It is similar to Griskus Oly course, which is vicious. I think it is only a week or 2 before Griskus and am on the fence as I want to do Griskus again and it is basically the same race. Okay - I'm totally confused about how many races there are at Quassy. Let's see if I've got this right (most likely not - help...pls). REV3 - Oly & HIM on back-2-back days, same weekend? Sat/Sun - June 5th & 6th ? I have to say, for such a beautiful looking web site, I'm having a hard time figuring out exactly what races are taking place on which days. Or am i just trippin'? The ad banner for Quassy on the REV3 page says "June 5th & 6th". I found this information buried somewhere in the REV3 Race Series FAQ. The "Feature" race for Middlebury (aka Quassy) is the the HIM and it's on Sunday June 6th. From this information i guess I am to deduce that the Oly is on Saturday June 5th. Then there is the Griskus, also at Quassy Griskus Sprint - Wednesday July 7th Griskus Oly - Saturday June 19th For me it comes down to this. Griskus Sprint - Definitely in for the that OLY's both in June. 1. Should i even do an Oly? I was going to do it last year, but injured myself traing for a half mary - so this year, yes for sure. 2.To Rev3 Oly or to Griskus Oly? Only one. Cost comparison: REV3 - $165 USAT (OUCH !) - but they do have a liberal reg transfer & medical withdrawal credit policy Griskus - $85 USAT (the nice price) Lastly - i have to agree with kaburns1214 - i did the sprint last year - the lake is GREAT! I didn't find biking the hills as much of a challange as the the crowded narrow roads (esp when there were cars). Wasn't crazy about the run (down to the botton then back up to the top of the hill), but whatev! I still had a great time ! Edited by rbriggz 2009-12-10 10:38 AM |
| 2010-05-20 9:12 AM in reply to: #2435789 |
Expert 749 | Subject: RE: Revolution3 - Olympic : Official Thread Anybody doing the OLY that will be around for the half REV3 is looking for some volunteers. You get some good swag and discount for a 2011 REV3 race. I'm working the whole weekend (not racing) Look for me at the OLY mile 1 of the run! Sign up here: |
| 2010-05-20 1:01 PM in reply to: #2435789 |
Expert 749 | Subject: RE: Revolution3 - Olympic : Official Thread Just as an update - you get a $50 discount on any half next year or a $30 discount on any OLY race next year if you volunteer! |
| 2010-05-25 10:39 AM in reply to: #2435789 |
Champion 7821 Brooklyn, NY | Subject: RE: Revolution3 - Olympic : Official Thread That's a great deal! Wish we were hanging around for another day. I'll look for you at Mile 1. Thanks for volunteering! (Wow-- I can't believe this race is almost here!) |
| 2010-05-25 1:47 PM in reply to: #2435789 |
Pro 4672 Nutmeg State | Subject: RE: Revolution3 - Olympic : Official Thread Shaun and I are doing Bike Check-In for the Half on Satruday afternoon. |
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